Dr. Scott F. Smith was named vice president for student affairs in 2011 and later transitioned to vice president for mission and student engagement. He took over supervision for intercollegiate athletics in fall of 2019, and became just the fourth director of athletics in program history in the summer of 2023.
Smith, who has more than a decade of professional experience in student development for Catholic higher education institutions, joined Barry from Saint Louis University, where he served as assistant vice president for student development and dean of students from 2007-11. Prior to working for Saint Louis University, Smith held other various positions in student development, including assistant dean of students and director of Housing and Residence Life for Seattle University; director of Residence Life for Ohio Northern University; residence hall director for Marquette University; and assistant area director for Housing and Residence Life at North Carolina State University.
Smith earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from The University of the South, a master’s dual degree in adult and community college education and counselor education with an emphasis on student development from North Carolina State University, and a Ph.D. in higher education administration with an emphasis on leadership and organizational development from The Ohio State University.
While at the University of the South, he letters in basketball and served as the team captain his senior year.
Smith and his wife, Patrice, are the proud parents of three children – Charlie, Jayson and Cecilia.
